HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Severe thunderstorms are expected for north Alabama and parts of southern middle Tennessee late Thursday evening through Friday morning, the National Weather Service in Huntsville reports.

A hazardous weather outlook issued by the agency states that damaging winds up to 70 mph will be the primary threat with a low risk of tornadoes.

Thursday's forecast includes warm and breezy conditions with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.